October 16, 2026
TN State News
National Gasoline Price Average Dips Following Record-Setting September
By Wade Littleton Tribune Staff Writer The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline dropped nearly seven cents from last week to $4.41.… Login to continue reading Login…
Update: Pike still alive and in critical condition as Lee calls for investigation following botched execution
Attorneys for Christa Gail Pike, whose execution was botched Wednesday night, say she is still alive and is in critical condition. “We don’t have much… Login to continue reading Login…
Update: Tennessee unable to carry out the execution by lethal injection of Christa Gail Pike, witnesses say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Gail Pike for a 1995 murder on Wednesday, media witnesses said, after… Login to continue reading Login…
Green Speaks, Part III
By Austin DaltonFor the TribuneEditor’s Note: This is the third and final story in a series talking issues with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green. Tennessee’s… Login to continue reading Login…
TN nonprofits make $59 million impact
From Contributed Reports Tennessee’s nonprofit sector supports more than 725,000 jobs, generates $59 billion in income, and contributes $2.9 billion in state and local tax… Login to continue reading Login…
Blackburn Speaks, Part III
By Austin DaltonFor the TribuneEditor’s Note: This is the third and final story in a series talking issues with GOP gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn Tennessee’s… Login to continue reading Login…
National Average Climbs Nearly 5-Cents Since Last Week
By Wade Littleton Tribune Staff Writer The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline continues to climb, up nearly 5 cents from last week.… Login to continue reading Login…
TBI reveals human trafficking report. Operations lead to 161 arrests in 2025
DUANE SHERRILL Regional Editor A total of 161 human trafficking arrests were made during 2025 as agents identified scores of victims through law enforcement operations,… Login to continue reading Login…
Sevier County Solid Waste Manager Appointed to Recycling Market Development Diversion Advisory Council by Lee
From Contributed Reports Tom Leonard was recently appointed by Gov. Bill Lee to Tennessee’s new Recycling Market Development and Diversion Advisory Council. Leonard is the… Login to continue reading Login…
Tennessee Highway Safety Office promotes Child Passenger Safety Week
Nearly 9,000 Traffic Crashes in Tennessee between 2021 and 2026 involved an Unrestrained Child Occupant From Contributed Reports TENNESSEE – From Sept. 21 – 26,… Login to continue reading Login…